Labourer - Sparwood B.C. · MacKay Contracting

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LABOURER – SWIFT 4 PRE-BENCHING PROJECT

Every production crew needs someone who keeps the pit running behind the scenes: lights where they need to be, supplies where they're needed, and work areas clear and safe so the big iron never has to wait.

At Ace-MacKay, you'll support drilling, blasting, dozing and load-and-haul operations on the Swift 4 Pre-Benching project at Elk Valley Resources' Fording River Operations near Elkford. You'll be part of a crew that works around the clock, looks out for one another, and knows that a well-supported pit is a productive one.

If you like working outdoors, staying busy, and want a real path onto a Caterpillar 777 haul truck, this could be a good fit.

The Work

Your job is to keep the pit and the crew supported so the production fleet keeps moving.

You'll get to:

Keep the work fronts lit and running. Set up, take down and relocate light towers, heaters and other site equipment as the work moves.
Keep people and supplies moving. Drive light vehicles and tow small trailers within the mine to move crew, tools, fuel and supplies between work areas.
Stay connected. Communicate with the shift supervisor, operators and other site users by two-way radio, following site protocol.
Keep the site safe in winter. Shovel snow and keep access points, walkways, stairs, equipment steps and work areas clear.
Take pride in a tidy site. Look after housekeeping in crew areas, trucks and around the site.
Finish the shift right. Complete pre-use inspections, report defects, and fill in your FLHA and shift paperwork.
Earn your seat in the cab. Train on Caterpillar 777 haul trucks and, once signed off as competent, fill in as a haul truck operator when the shift needs it.
Be part of the operation. Pitch in wherever the shift supervisor needs a hand

This is active mine work. The shifts are long, the winters are cold and dark, and conditions change quickly. You'll be working with people who know what it takes to get the job done safely.

You'll Probably Fit Here If…

You've spent time on an active mine site, you don't mind hard physical work, and you're keen to learn.
You're someone who:
Hold a valid Class 5 driver's licence (or equivalent) with no learner restrictions.
Have driven on an active mine site and understands light vehicle rules, right of way and radio use around heavy equipment.
Can lift and carry 50 lbs, climb on and off equipment, and work on uneven ground for a full 12-hour shift.
Is comfortable working outdoors in all weather, including extended cold, snow, ice and darkness.
Shows up reliably on a 7 on, 7 off rotation and can work either days or nights.
Follows procedures, speaks up about hazards and looks after the people around them.
Open pit mining or heavy civil experience, haul truck training or seat time, a current EVR site orientation, or comfort hooking up and backing small trailers will all serve you well.

Before You Start

You'll need to complete the EVR site orientation and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and take part in the site drug and alcohol program. Full PPE is required at all times on site, including CSA safety boots, hard hat, high visibility clothing, safety glasses, gloves and hearing protection. Every shift starts with a pre-shift safety meeting, and you'll complete a field level hazard assessment before each task.

What You Can Expect from Ace-MacKay

A schedule you can plan around. Work seven days on, followed by seven days off, on 12-hour day or night shifts.
Overtime that adds up. Shifts are typically 12 hours, with overtime paid after eight hours.
$200 per day living-out allowance. LOA is provided to help with expenses while working away from home. You'll arrange your own accommodation.
Benefits after 30 days. Access to the company's employee benefits program following your first 30 days of employment.
Getting to work is handled. Bus transportation runs from Sparwood or Elkford. You'll need reliable transportation to the pickup location.
A path onto the haul trucks. Labourers who show the right attitude are trained on Caterpillar 777 rigid-frame haul trucks and fill in as operators once signed off.
A team that puts safety first. You'll be expected to look out for yourself and your coworkers, speak up when something isn't right, and contribute to a safe, productive workplace.

About MacKay

MacKay Contracting is a heavy civil construction and mining contractor based in southeastern British Columbia, delivering complex infrastructure and earthworks projects across Western Canada. For four decades, we've built our reputation taking on challenging work, from highways and bridges to major mine earthworks, utilities, and critical infrastructure. We believe good work comes from capable people, well-maintained equipment, and teams that take pride in what they accomplish together.

We build the work others won't.

Ready to Get to Work?

If you're a hard worker with some mine site experience and you want a predictable rotation, a solid crew, and a shot at running a haul truck, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today and tell us about your site experience and any equipment you've operated.

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25 $CA – 30 $CA / hour

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